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First-Quarter Highlights: Sales of $7.7 billion, up 3.7 percent; organic local-currency growth of 4.6 percent GAAP EPS of $2.16, up 5.4 percent year-on-year GAAP operating income margins of 23.1...

The global award recognizes two inventive products from 3M Food Safety and 3M Oral Care In 1902, Thomas Edison was still an avid inventor. His ingenuity and scientific pursuits resulted in...

Improve bracket placement accuracy, office productivity, and clinical outcomes As thousands of orthodontists and staff from around the world descend on the Annual Session of the American...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: First-quarter 2017 earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 8 a.m. CDT. The earnings call can be accessed at (800)...

3M Food Safety technology designated as AOAC Performance-Tested Method 3M Food Safety today announced its 3M™ Petrifilm™ Lactic Acid Bacteria Count Platehasbeen awarded AOAC®...

3M Co. and 3M Innovative Properties Co. filed a lawsuit on April 5, 2017, in the Central District of California against K2 Concepts and China-based Phoenix Automotive Refinishing, alleging...

“A Capsule of Memorabilia” Installation Combines Architecture, Design and the Magic of 3M Material Sciences. 3M, the global innovation company recognized for diversified technology and...

3M Co. and 3M Innovative Properties Co. filed a patent infringement lawsuit on April 3, 2017, in the District of Delaware against Amphenol Corporation. The suit alleges that certain Amphenol data...

3M Petrifilm Rapid Aerobic Count Plates are fast, accurate, sample-ready culture media 3M Food Safety today announced its 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid Aerobic Count Plates havereceived AFNOR...

Acquisition Expands 3M’s Presence in Personal Safety Industry 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Scott Safety from Johnson Controls for a...

3M has been recognized for its ethics and integrity in doing business by the Ethisphere Institute, which has placed the science-based company on its list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for a...

3M took home the coveted Catalyst Award Wednesday night during a gala ceremony in New York City. Catalyst, a nonprofit organization championing the advancement of women in the workplace,...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation, and Industrials Conference in New York, N.Y., on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Nick Gangestad, senior...

Every vascular catheter used on a patient poses potential for a costly and prevalent central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). Passive disinfection caps for needleless connectors...

3M Patent Protects Stacked Prism Film Products The Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board (“IPTAB”) in Daejeon, South Korea, recently upheld the validity of all claims of 3M’s Korean...

London Fashion House Shows Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection Inspired by Shapes and Colors of Iconic Post-it Notes from 3M 3M, the global innovation company recognized for diversified technology and...

Inventor of the original scouring pad releases a whole new dimension of clean with all-new, double-duty cleaning solution for the food service industry Scrubbing pots and pans has always been a...

As our aging population grows, nurses are continuing to see more instances of tough-to-manage skin breakdown due to incontinence. Skin damage associated with urine and/or fecal exposure, otherwise...

3M honored for global initiative to recruit, develop and advance women companywide 3M is being recognized with the prestigious 2017 Catalyst Award, which honors companies for their proven approach...

Protect sensitive information from visual hackers with holistic security and privacy measures Four out of five mobile workers say they’ve caught someone looking over their shoulder at their...

The Commercial Court of Barcelona, Spain, has ordered a preliminary injunction against BossAuto Innova S.A. ("BossAuto") for infringement of the Spanish portion of 3M's European patent EP...

3M issued the following statement from Inge G. Thulin, 3M chairman, president and chief executive officer, on the passing of Livio D. “Desi” DeSimone, former 3M chairman and chief executive...

Attendees will demo new Tactical 300 and Tactical 500 Electronic Hearing Protectors PELTOR™ Sport is showcasing its latest innovations, including new tactical hearing protectors, at The National...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Fourth-quarter 2016 earnings conference call on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at 8 a.m. CST. The earnings call can be accessed at (800)...

3M announced today that it has completed the sale of its safety prescription eyewear business to HOYA Vision Care, a global leader in the eyeglass lens industry. The safety prescription eyewear...

3M is leading the way in creating an inclusive and diverse culture that empowers everyone to achieve their best. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation recognized 3M’s efforts by awarding...

Science-based company 3M announced the expansion of its U.S. parental leave benefits starting January 1, 2017. These benefits now extend to both biological and adoptive parents and increases the...

3M has filed an infringement lawsuit in Düsseldorf, Germany, against Dentsply DeTrey GmbH alleging that Dentsply’s Prime&Bond Active Universal adhesive dispenser design infringes on 3M’s...

Speaking today at the company’s annual outlook meeting in New York City, 3M Chairman, President and CEO Inge Thulin will outline to the financial community why 3M is well-positioned for success...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: 3M 2017 Outlook Meeting in New York, N.Y., on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. EST and is scheduled to adjourn...

3M announced today that it has entered into agreements to sell the identity management business within its Traffic Safety and Security Division, to Gemalto, the world leader in digital security,...

3M announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell its safety prescription eyewear business to HOYA Vision Care, a global leader in the eyeglass lens industry. The safety...

The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.11 per share for the fourth quarter of 2016, payable Dec. 12, 2016, to shareholders of record...

New digital basestation complements the 3M™ Drive-Thru Headset G5 to deliver the best possible drive-thru experience Speed, accuracy and clarity are three main ingredients to ensure a great...

3M introduces Scotch® Clean Removal Strapping Tape 8899HP at PACK EXPO PACK EXPO, Booth N-4921 – Properly securing appliance parts and electronic components is a critical part of the packaging...

Company will deliver next-generation lightweight helmets and body armor inserts for the Soldier Protection System The U.S. Army has selected Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company, as the awardee for two...

Global science-based company 3M is known for pushing the boundaries of science and innovation with its cutting-edge technologies in multiple industries. Now, it is also being recognized as one of...

Third-Quarter Highlights: Operating income margins of 24.7 percent, up 0.4 percentage points year-on-year Sales flat year-on-year; organic local-currency sales decreased 0.8 percent Operating cash...

There’s an art to great leadership. If you combine the skills of listening, empowerment and experience, and enable them in the right person, you can create an effective force for change. 3M is...

Maanasa Mendu Awarded $25,000 and Named America’s Top Young Scientist in Nation’s Premier Middle School Science Competition for her invention of HARVEST, a device that uses solar and wind...

3M Health Information Systems is expanding its market-leading 3M 360 Encompass System platform to introduce 3M 360 Encompass System – Professional, the industry’s first encounter-based...

3M Health Information Systems, a business of 3M, and Verily Life Sciences (formerly Google Life Sciences), an Alphabet company, today announced that they have entered into a strategic agreement to...

Move freely between operatories with a digital scanner that can be carried by hand Mobile tablets, commonplace in many aspects of clinical practice in health care settings, have arrived in the...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Third-quarter 2016 earnings conference call on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at 8 a.m. CDT. The earnings call can be accessed at (800)...

3M announced today that it has completed the sale of its temporary protective films business, formerly known as Polymask, to Pregis LLC. 3M’s temporary protective films business provides...

The District Court of Frankfurt, Germany, has ordered a preliminary injunction against China-based Qingdao Summit Industrial Co., Ltd. ("Summit") for infringement of the German portion of 3M's...

3M Electronics and Energy Business Group reinforces industry commitment to ethical business practices in the global electronics supply chain The Electronics and Energy Business Group of 3M Company...

3M investment to National Museum of African American History and Culture includes interactive technology With the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)...

3M Donation Will Support Give Kids A Smile ® Volunteers Placing 400,000+ Sealants in 2017 The ADA Foundation and 3M today announced that 3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA...

New facial recognition software from 3M helps improve accuracy and provides real-time alerts Recognizing faces in a crowd takes diligence and identifying each one correctly takes advanced...